Villa Mariposa [1]
The only villa that looks like it belongs on this beach
Reviewed on 2025-03-02 by Gregory L. , Stevens Point, WI USWe're not vacation rental rookies, far from it. Villa Mariposa is fantastic. Starting from the rental company, and their concierge, and espcially including their property managers Luis and Nari. In fact a special shout out to Luis and Nari, they kept the villa spotless, and even cooked for us! A very special meal.<br/><br/>Villa Mariposa is comfortably hidden down a "rustic" road that has many wonderful surprises. A hidden Cenote to swim, several very nice restaurants, and even a tiny la tienda to grab a few supplies.<br/><br/>Mariposa is a great location, a short drive to Tulum, or to Akimal.
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Villa Mariposa
Reviewed on 2025-01-07 by , Sag Harbor, NY USBig disappointment was that the description said three kayaks but two had cracks in them. The management team said they couldn't do anything about it!
Staff was so, so. The only tough thing about the location is the access road.
Great house, great kitchen, fantastic that each bedroom had an en suite bathroom. Beautiful spot on the sea. <br/>Big disappointment was that the description said three kayaks but two had cracks in them. The management team said they couldn't do anything about it!<br/>Staff was so, so. The only tough thing about the location is the access road.
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King for a Day
Reviewed on 2023-01-09 by Matthew Raymond S. , Park Rapids, MN USLuis and Nery are incredibly lovely people who live on site in secondary home and serve as groundskeeper/chef and housekeeper... and although this may sound cliche, they are why VM is paradise found. Can't stress it enough. I'm an incredibly private person so initially i had hesitation renting a vacation home w "full time staff"... needless to say my reservations were misplaced.
Lastly, Akumal Reservations, Angel & David, amazing service from start 2 finish. Transportation from and to the airport, rental car delivery to VM, in home massages, etc... all of it provided seamlessly.
In early December, My wife and i were afforded the distinct privilege of 10 enchanting nights at Villa Mariposa. The home and location is incredible, a jewel on the sea. The location, greenspaces, architecture, furnishings, decor, and various artwork throughout lend a level of sophistication and opulence to the property. Each morning we enjoyed the unobstructed sunrise from the master; afternoons we walked on our own private beach, swam, or kayaked ; nighttime was reserved for any of the elegant oceanside dining experiences wi walking distance. (Plus there are countless activities/adventures away from VM: Cenotes, pyramids, beaches, ziplining, incredible shopping and dining,etc.).<br/>Luis and Nery are incredibly lovely people who live on site in secondary home and serve as groundskeeper/chef and housekeeper... and although this may sound cliche, they are why VM is paradise found. Can't stress it enough. I'm an incredibly private person so initially i had hesitation renting a vacation home w "full time staff"... needless to say my reservations were misplaced. <br/>Lastly, Akumal Reservations, Angel & David, amazing service from start 2 finish. Transportation from and to the airport, rental car delivery to VM, in home massages, etc... all of it provided seamlessly. <br/><br/>
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Thank you for your review and recommendation. We're glad you enjoyed your stay at Villa Mariposa and hope you can come to visit again soon.
Nice place on the beach
Reviewed on 2022-11-16 by , Kassel, HE GermanyStayed here for the 3rd time and we still enjoy the location so much. Caretakers and manager very friendly and helpful. But: The whole area has become a large construction site, especially 2 sites close to the house with a lot of noise from 8 a.m. till 9 p.m. (except Sundays). Trucks and people coming and going all the time. Sunset view from the rooftop terrace used to be so romantic. Not any more, because now there is a 5-storey-building obstructing the view. Fortunately, the house is very smart constructed, all other rooms directly facing the sea and sunrise over the caribbean is still visible. We will be back, but after a while, until the construction dust has settled.
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Beautiful House!
Reviewed on 2022-06-23 by Sarah D. , Beaverton, OR USJust like the pictures!
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An excellent house made for an excellent vacay
Reviewed on 2022-05-17 by , Des Moines, IA USThree friends stayed here for a week in April. Had an amazing time. The house is spectacular--especially the large common area. There's no AC but that was not a problem for us (and I was nervous about it). With the windows open--and there are many windows overlooking the beach and the water--you feel totally comfortable day and night. The one thing the description undersells is the little area the place is located. There is an awesome cenote about a 5 minute walk away, with snorkeling, that's really fun. And there are several boutique hotels within a 10 minute walk that all have restaurants and bars, so we spent a lot of time just on our own little strip for drinks and dinner. Fantastic stay, very communicative hosts, highly recommend. And rent a car.
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Villa Mariposa
Reviewed on 2022-03-30 by Sandra Y. , Austin, Tx United StatesWe enjoyed staying in this property. It was our second time there. Luis and Nery were very helpful and friendly as always. We will definitely be back.
Villa Mariposa
Reviewed on 2022-03-30 by sandra y. , Austin, TX USWe enjoyed staying in this property. It was our second time there. Luis and Nery were very helpful and friendly as always. We will definitely be back.
Villa Mariposa
Reviewed on 2022-03-01 by , new york, NY United StatesBeautiful home, wonderful stay. Fabulous meals made by the groundskeepers.
Perfect accommodation
Reviewed on 2021-10-11 by Sandro B. , Steina, DEA very nice house right by the sea. You are well looked after. The condition of the house compared to other objects is very good. There is everything you need.
Villa Mariposa vacation
Reviewed on 2021-05-26 by Michaela A. , Oregon City , OR USWe had an amazing stay here!! The house exceeded our expectations on every level. The directions we were given to get to the rental were a little outdated, so that might want to be looked at. It was in the dark when we arrived, so the landmarks they referenced did us no good. But Villa Mariposa came up on my google maps believe it or not, so that helped us find it! The house was so perfect for us, we barely even left. We had paradise right where we were. The secure neighborhood was great, restaurants and little store within walking distance, a beautiful beach right off the back porch.. I can't say enough good things about this rental. The caretakers of the property were great! Since there was just two of us, we didn't need a ton of attention or cleaning, so they just checked on us every day to see if we needed anything. I honestly don't have any negative feedback on this rental that I can think of. We do wish the 3rd bedroom was set up with a queen or king mattress, because we would have loved to bring our group of friends back to this property next year, so we had a find another house in the vicinity that could accommodate 3 couples. But other than that, absolutely perfect stay for us!
The best vacation home!
Reviewed on 2021-01-21 by Keally L. , Tulsa , OK USMy family of 6 had an amazing week m. We only wish we could have stayed longer and we hope to return. The home and the grounds were beautiful!
Convenience
- Cenotes nearby
- Dive Shop w/in Walking Distance
- Restaurant w/in Walking Distance
- On the beach
DisplayRate
- Season Depending
Beds
- King 2
- Twin 2
Location
- Tankah
Pool
- Pool - No
Type
- Villas and Vacation Homes
ENTERTAINMENT
- DVD Player
- Television
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Eco-chic beachfront villa, embrace the ocean breezes and white sandy beach!
Hammocks [3]
Beachfront [4]
Sun Loungers [5]
Ocean side of the house [6]
Beach Area [7]
Beachfront, a short walk to restaurants [8]
Exterior facing the Caribbean [9]
Rooftop view of the bay [10]
Rooftop viewing area of the sunrise or sunset [11]
Rooftop Sun Loungers [12]
Outside Area with a Grill [13]
Outside Area [14]
Living Area with ocean views [15]
Living Area [16]
Staircase to the lower floor [17]
Staircase to the rooftop [18]
Upper floor [19]
Maya style Palapa Roof [20]
View of the living room [21]
Living area [22]
Kitchen with purified drinking water provided [23]
Kitchen [24]
Kitchen and Dinning Area [25]
Dining Area [26]
King Bed lower level [27]
Lower bedroom ocean view [28]
Lower level Bedroom [29]
Lower level guest bedroom [30]
Guest Bathroom with an ocean view [31]
Guest Bathroom [32]
Master bedroom view [33]
Master Bedroom [34]
King Bed [35]
Master Bathroom Shower [36]
Master Bathroom with an ocean view [37]
Master bathroom [38]
Two Twin beds [39]
Guest bedroom with an ocean view [40]
Guest Bedroom [41]
Shower with an ocean view [42]
Guest Bathroom [43]
Half Bathroom [44]Private beachfront getaway located on Tankah Tres beach
Villa Mariposa located between Tulum and Akumal is an open and airy home inspired by the Maya in design and decoration.
Steps away from this beautiful home one may relax in the loungers on the white sand beach under the shade of the palapa, swim, snorkel or take the two kayaks out for a paddle over the turquoise water of the bay. Freshwater Manatee Cenote is a short walk from the villa along with three area restaurants and one dive shop.
Upon arrival, you enter the spacious circular living room designed to catch the sea breeze with a gorgeous view of the Caribbean sea that is crowned by a traditional Maya style palapa roof. French doors open the oceanside patio from the living and dining areas. The house is designed to provide ocean views from each room. The fully equipped kitchen with bar area is the perfect place for entertaining and socializing. The dining area seats six comfortably.
The beach level master bedroom has a king size bed, private tiled shower, ceiling fan, and patio area. A sliding door connects this area to an outside shower that faces the sea. Going up to the second floor there is a large landing that overlooks the living room. On one side there is a second master suite with king bed, ceiling fans, shaded patio and private bath with a shower. The third upper-level bedroom is furnished with two twin beds, ceiling fans, en-suite bath, and a private shaded patio. From the upper level take the circular staircase up to the rooftop deck and enjoy the sunrise and spectacular sunsets.
Head up the circular stairway to the second floor to the large landing overlooking the living room. On one side is the master suite with a king size bed, a private furnished shaded deck, a private bathroom with two sinks and an amazing white and green tiled garden shower with local plants.
On the other side of the second floor is the third bedroom with two canopied twin size beds, a private furnished shaded deck, and a turquoise tiled bathroom.
From the second floor, a circular stairway takes you to the roof where you will see magnificent sunrises and sunsets, enjoy views of Tankah Bay, the jungle, or you can watch the ospreys and pelicans dive. The villa's unique design is inspired by local architecture using open windows to create a breeze that works as a sustainable passive cooling system. The house does not have mechanical air conditioning.
Sustainable Architectural Design
The villa's unique design is inspired by local architecture using open windows to create a breeze that works as a sustainable passive cooling system. The house does not have mechanical air conditioning.
LocationField
- Akumal
Location
- Akumal
Villa Mariposa is comfortably hidden down a "rustic" road that has many wonderful surprises. A hidden Cenote to swim, several very nice restaurants, and even a tiny la tienda to grab a few supplies.
Mariposa is a great location, a short drive to Tulum, or to Akimal.